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Food and Nutrition Coping Strategies in Flood Prone Areas of Bunyala and Nyando Sub Counties Kenya

Lynette Ochuma Odida & Ferdinand Nabiswa · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

The nutrition situation in flood affected areas in Kenya is precarious and likely to deteriorate sharply in the coming years. Humanitarian crises exacerbate nutrition risks and poor food consumption practices thereby aggravating malnutrition. There is lack of data on the pre and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i430189

Investigating Organic Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer for Sustainable Maize (Zea mays) Production in Southwestern Nigeria

K. O. Olatunji, A. O. Adebayo & G. E. Bolaji · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

Aim: This research investigated the utilization of livestock manure as nutrient source in maize farming. Place and Duration: The field experiment was carried out at the research field of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Lagos State Field Office, Nigeria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i430188

The Structure, Composition, and Health of Remnant Forest Vegetation of West Timor, Indonesia

Mangadas Lumban Gaol & I Wayan Mudita · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

Aims: The forest of West Timor has been cleared for different purposes for decades, leaving only small patches of remnant forest vegetation. Understanding tree-shrub composition and structure of this remnant forest vegetation is a vital instrument in assessing the sustainability...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i430186

The Challenges and Management Strategies of Non-Timber Forest Products for Sustainability in Nguti Sub Division, South West Region, Cameroon

Ngambong Ngwafu Tita Blandine, Robert Njilla Mengnjo Ngalim & Nfor Frederick · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

Nguti is one of the three Sub-divisions in Kupe Muanenguba Division of the South West Region of Cameroon. This Sub-division is endowed with great potentials and diversity in Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) resulting from the eco-floristic composition within the sub-division. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i430187

Suitability of Usuma Dam Water for Domestic Use in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria

Sani Mustapha Omolori, Marcus Danjuma & Magaji Joshua · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

The quality of water sources should be tested regularly for various parameters of interest to ensure it meet the standard qualities required for intended use(s). Thus, the suitability of Usuma dam water for domestic use in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Abuja was assessed. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i330185

Carbon Stock and Storage Capacity of Tree Species in Strict Nature Reserve of Omo Biosphere Reserve, Ogun State, Nigeria

Rosemary Egodi Ubaekwe · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

Carbon is the main casual factor for global warming and climate change. Increased industrialization is known to be the chief contributor to increased atmospheric carbon concentration. Forest ecosystem plays significant role as a major terrestrial carbon sinks that reduces atmosph...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i330184

A Study of Tourism Development Influence on QoL – Perceptions of Alishan Indigenous Tribes in Taiwan

Hsiao-Ming Chang, Chiu-Hui Hung & Yen-Chen Huang Huang · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of indigenous people’s perceived the quality of life (QoL) on the tribe in the process of tourism development. In the survey, 8 tribes in Alishan were selected as the research objects, and a total of 827 valid questionnaires w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i330182

Implications of Philately in Promoting the Protected Natural Areas (III): Cozia National Park

Bogdan-Vasile Cioruța, Alexandru Leonard Pop & Mirela Coman · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

Romania is a blessed place with many areas of unique beauty - as part of the natural heritage - with places where the spectacle of nature delights your eyes and take your breath with every step. Constantly promoting philatelic themes that use natural wealth and the beauty of our...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i330181

Residents’ Dependency on Forest Resources: A Case Study on Ratargul Freshwater Swamp Forest of Bangladesh

Sanjoy Das, Shourav Dutta, Pinaki Chowdhury, Tusher Kumer Ray, Kishwar Jahan Chowdhury & Narayan Saha · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

The only freshwater swamp forest of Bangladesh namely Ratargul Freshwater Swamp Forest (RFWSF) has a great contribution to the livelihoods of the surrounding local communities. Local communities or residents of the area depend heavily on this biodiversity-rich swamp forest for in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i230180

Determination of Arsenic (As) and Iron (Fe) Concentration in Ground Water and Associated Health Risk by Arsenic Contamination in Singair Upazila, Manikganj District, Bangladesh

Atkeeya Tasneem, Tanvir Ahmed & Md. Khabir Uddin · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

Contamination of drinking water by Arsenic (As) & Iron (Fe) is nowadays appeared as a big concern for public health and environment as well. Immoderate and continued revelation of inorganic arsenic along with drinking water is triggering arsenicosis. High Fe and As concentrat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i230178

Protective Effect of Vitamin E on Potassium Dichromate-induced Haematoxicity and Oxidative Stress in African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

O. I. Azeez & S. F. Braimah · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

Effect of potassium dichromate was studied experimentally in African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) with and without vitamin E in induced haematoxicity and oxidative stress. Blood samples were collected for haematology and plasma biochemical parameters while gills, liver and kidney...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i230177

The Freshwater Mollusk Dreissena polymorpha (Zebra Mussel) - A Review: Living, Prospects and Jeopardies

Klaus Dölle & David E. Kurzmann · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

This review paper aims to address the topic of the living, prospects as well as jeopardies of the invasive Zebra Mussel. Broad literature reviews have been taken place to gather as many facts on this species as possible to summon all the most significant information up in one pap...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i230176

People’s Participation in Flood Coping Mechanism in Bangladesh

M. Y. Uddin, M. N. Islam, M. A. Kashem, M. J. Alam & M. M. Haque · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine peoples’ participation in flood coping mechanism, to explore the relationships between selected characteristics of the respondents and their flood coping mechanism and to assess the contribution of selected personal and socio-economic ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i130174